HardRhyming Riddle
Early ages the iron boot tread, With Europe at her command. Through time power slipped and fled, 'til the creation of new holy land. Who am I?
Riddle
Early ages the iron boot tread, With Europe at her command. Through time power slipped and fled, 'til the creation of new holy land. Who am I?
Choose an answer
A.Greece
B.Egypt
C.Byzantium
D.Rome
Hint: It's a word with 4 letters, starting with "R".
Answer
Rome
Why this is the answer
Ancient Rome's legions (the "iron boot") once ruled Europe, but its power eventually declined and gave way to the rise of the Vatican, a new "holy land" seated in the same city.
This riddle is filed under Rhyming Riddles and rated Hard.